Tag Archives: Service

Daily Mass: Serving and waiting on the Lord. Catholic Inspiration

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Martha and Mary offer two important ways that we follow the Lord as we serve one another and draw near to Christ in prayer.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year (#462)

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25th Sunday of the Year: Christ calls us to service. Catholic Inspiration

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After speaking a second time about his death and resurrection, Jesus responds to an argument among the disciples about who is the greatest with a simple directive: serve one another.

Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (B, #134)

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Daily Mass: We spiritually prepare for the surprises in life. Catholic Inspiration

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Through prayer, sacraments, and virtuous service, we prepare ourselves for the surprises and uncertainties of life.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year (#429)

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Daily Mass: The Lord summons, empowers, and sends us forth in his service. Catholic Inspiration

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Having modeled his ministry for the disciples, Jesus summons, empowers, and sends the Twelve Apostles to put into practice his example.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#385)

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Daily Mass: The Church responds to growing pains with wisdom and the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration

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The Apostles appoint seven men – filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit – to serve the needs of the people as the Church continues to grow.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter (#272)

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St. Martin I, pray for us!


Holy Thursday: We receive the Lord in Holy Communion. Catholic Inspiration

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At the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus inaugurates a new covenant in his Body and Blood that we might enter into Holy Communion with the Lord and one another.

Mass Readings – Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (#39)

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Parish Retreat: Walking with the Lord through Holy Week. Catholic Inspiration

This 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week:

  • Palm Sunday – setting the stage for the events to come
  • Holy Thursday – Service and Sacrament
  • Good Friday – Sacrifice and Support
  • Easter – Divine Strength and Hope

Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another.

Palm Sunday – setting the stage for the events to come

Holy Thursday – Service and Sacrament

Good Friday – Sacrifice and Support

Easter – Divine Strength and Hope

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How do I share my faith? Part 5 – Showing people what to do next

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This is the fifth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we help people answer the question, “Now what do I do?” by inviting them to take the next step in the Christian life.

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Daily Mass: We offer our lives in loving sacrifice. Catholic Inspiration

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Having taught his disciples about his crucifixion in Jerusalem, the Lord takes a teachable moment to show how their humble service becomes a life-giving offering.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#232)

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How do I share my faith? Part 2 – Cultivating our spiritual life

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This is the second part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we cultivate a vibrant and personal spiritual life.

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